Mexico Introduction

Sensuous and seductive, Mexico is a traveller’s paradise packed with paradoxes. From its sleepy colonial towns to ritzy resorts, ancient ruins to modern cities, lush jungle to vast deserts and deserted beaches, Mexico offers a wealth of discovery for any visitor.

Mexico is a land of surprise and contrast and holds infinite rewards for those who come with an open mind. Rich in remnants of ancient civilisations, Mexico is also a modern developing nation where temples and cathedrals contrast with futuristic skyscrapers and posh beach resorts.

Its vast and varied landscape is home to over 200,000 different species, comprising ten per cent of the world’s biodiversity. Its dense jungles are home to the legendary jaguar, while colourful coral reefs swarm with life at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea and the Yucatan Peninsula. The Pacific coast draws enormous elephant seals and magnificent grey whales, who come to mate and give birth in Mexico’s warm waters.

Mexico’s people are great lovers of free time and socialising, putting friends and family before anything else. Festivals are celebrated with passion, and the village markets are lively and colourful. The mother, giver of life, is honoured and respected, and all children, whether belonging to locals or visitors, are doted upon.

The biggest mass of teeming life in all of Mexico is its capital Mexico City, where 20 million people interact together in work and play. Even in this sprawling city there are hidden pockets of calm, exquisite art, fine restaurants, Baroque architecture, and world-class entertainment. Here in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas the three major cultures that have formed Mexico are celebrated: there are Aztec ruins, the 17th-century colonial church of San Diego and several late 20th-century buildings. Let’s not forget Day of the Dead, a wild yet sacred celebration and remembrance of the dearly departed.

A nation of ethnic diversity, Mexico’s constitution defines the country to be a multicultural nation. Its culture reflects the complexity of the country's history through the blending of pre-Hispanic civilizations and the culture of Spain.Whether you come to Mexico to experience the vivacious nightlife, beautiful beaches, epic surf, colonial towns, lively markets, friendly people or mouth-watering cuisine, Mexico will deliver exactly what you are looking for.

Mexico Travel Guides

Mexico is a fusion of contrasting areas. The entire country boasts vibrant cities and stunning, varied landscapes. It has forged its own distinctive character with mariachi music, fiesta and siesta, mouth-watering chilli dishes and fiery tequila. more...

AcapulcoWhile in Acapulco, kids can visit the zoo and swimming pools of the Castillo del Rey Leon (Lion King's Castle) complex. Alternatively, a trip to the Centro Internacional de Convivencia Infantil (otherwise known as the CICI) is great for the whole family. The highlight of this water park is its dolphin shows, but there is much more to keep the little ones busy, including aquariums, toboggan rides and a small tidal wave pool. more...

New Year’s DayThose spending Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) in Mexico are in for a treat as festivities carry on from New Year’s Eve. In San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, the celebration includes the change in tribal governors and culminates in Chamula Indian traditional dances. more...

BeachesMexico is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay provides sunbathers with over 30 miles of golden sands. Meanwhile the more popular Playa Los Muertos is vibrant with a healthy dose of restaurants, beach volleyball and water sports.
Cancun provides some of Mexico’s best beaches. Sands stretch from the Yucatan's Quintana Roo coast almost all the way to the border. The water is so clear you can see through to the coral reefs below. There are plenty of opulent beachfront hotels here, with more restaurants, nightlife, and activities than any other resort destination in Mexico. more...